More Auckland homes appear to be failing at auction, say industry players who suggest new LVR restrictions are doing their job of slowing down city investors.

New Zealand shares rise for the first time in a week.

The Flo Apartments project in Avondale has been called off, and one first-home buyer has been left devastated.

The founder of Trade Me will leave the board to focus on early-stage businesses and his personal charitable trust.

An Auckland house with a $2.2 million price tag is being marketed as 'affordable Remuera' but a valuer questioned that.

PHOTOS: Inside the stunning penthouse apartment in The International residential complex in Auckland CBD.

COMMENT: When Robyn Pearce's teenage grandson moved in two years ago, he got the financial shock of his life.

WATCH: Virtual reality tour created of yet-to-be-built Auckland penthouse apartment.

KiwiSaver membership and funds are growing at the slowest rate since the scheme began in 2007, but commentators say this simply reflects its maturing.

House listing have risen in Auckland and the run could last until Christmas.

Wellington house values rose 21 per cent in the last year, outstripping Auckland's 15 per cent, but Queenstown values are rising fastest.

I've studied tax filings for decades. What I found most stunning about Trump's 1995 taxes isn't what everybody's talking about, writes Allan Sloan.

COMMENT: If KiwiSaver downed an energy drink, here's how much higher it could jump: $462,000.

Q-card operator hopes to double its consumer finance business in the next three years as it launches into credit card market.

Could that Instagram image of you bungy jumping in your 20s result in having to pay higher insurance costs in the future? One insurance expert thinks so.

COMMENT: Nearly 11,000 people successfully applied to withdraw money from their KiwiSaver in the year to June.

COMMENT: Look before you leap into 'upgrades' that may aid adviser.

The Government is letting big corporates off their tax obligations lightly, the Green Party says.

Couples earning $1582.57 per week after tax are struggling to buy an Auckland house.

Two separate surveys show Kiwis are keen on buying property in the next year.

The proposed European-headquartered project will be situated behind Auckland's city library.

Nearly three-quarters of New Zealand CEOs say multinational companies do not pay their fair share of tax.

COMMENT: New Zealand has an aversion to capital gains taxes. Or is it just the name?

CEOs have creative ideas for accelerating research and development, writes James Penn.

Appeal dismissed in Tuscany Towers case

COMMENT: Jumps in life expectancy make planning for our futures a moveable feast.

COMMENT: Total remuneration means all the employment benefits are reflected in the salary or wages.

COMMENT: KiwiSaver fund riskier than term deposit but there are pluses.

COMMENT: After long decline, there's a glimmer of good news from Mad Butcher owner.

The first stage of a new $100 million Bay of Plenty shopping centre will be officially opened on Tuesday.